Meaning & use

downpour

noun·Everyday

A very heavy fall of rain, usually starting suddenly and lasting a relatively short time.

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We sprinted for shelter when the downpour began without any warning.

The picnic was ruined by a sudden downpour that soaked every blanket.

A note on using this word

Downpour implies intensity and suddenness, unlike drizzle, which describes light, gentle rain.

Words with a similar meaning

delugecloudburst

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